Chris Witwer, Author at Wallyhood

Cook the Books!

Chris Witwer March 31, 2010 Comments are off

No, we’re not suggesting some sort of accounting scheme.

The 5th annual Edible Book Festival is coming to Wallingford Saturday, April 10th. We’re writing about it now cuz you still have time to enter your own book-themed work of art. And if you’d just like to show up and nosh, that’s ok too.

What? People bring a piece of edible art related to books: a pun on a title, an interpretation of a scene or character, or just something having to do with books. But it has to be edible. Where? Good Shepherd Center, N. 45th Street & Sunnyside Ave…

Celebrating Earth Hour

Chris Witwer March 26, 2010 1 Comment

Saturday Night the Space Needle will go dark along with hundreds (thousands?) of businesses and homes across Seattle. Why? It’s Earth Hour!

Earth Hour is a call to action on climage change, supported by the World Wildlife Fund. The movement started in Sydney in 2007 and has grown exponentially ever since. So don’t be wiggin’ out when millions and millions of people around the planet shut off non-essential lights from 8:30-9:30pm Saturday (local time).

In case it’s been a while, here are some things you can do without the lights on. Add your own in the Comments section!

Walk to…

The Sick Bed Tour of Wallingford

Chris Witwer March 24, 2010 5 Comments

…or, “what you can get here when you can’t get out of your house.”

Some backstory to explain the title & theme of this post: in late January I suddenly became immobile due to a lower back problem. I spent a month in bed, and then a few weeks recovering from surgery. As this event affected our lives, we quickly realized how lucky we are to live here in Wallingford, particularly since we don’t drive or own a car. When delivery wasn’t available, my partner Laura was kind enough to fetch everything below or do some scouting/shopping up front. And …

Happy Anniversary, Oasis!

Chris Witwer January 21, 2010 Comments are off

Oasis Art Gallery is celebrating their fifth year in Wallingford with an anniversary party & artists’ exhibition on Sunday, January 24th from 3-6pm. Everyone is invited!

The event will include food and refreshments, several classical music sets by violinist/featured artist Sharon Wherland, the opening of the ‘Allure‘ exhibition, and a chance to meet featured artists. And, due to the crisis in Haiti, 25% of photography sales will be donated to the American Red Cross: Haiti Relief Fund.

Here’s a sneak peek of the exhibit:

Contemporary abstract nature inspired paintings by Natalie Goods Exquisite landscape and floral photography by Richard Lawson…

Wallingford Pizza House

Chris Witwer January 13, 2010 12 Comments

Finally checked out the Wallingford Pizza House on a recent Sunday evening, and now I’m wondering why it took me so long to swing by.

The Wallingford Pizza House is proud to be Seattle’s only classic Chicago Style Pizza House. They’re located in a cute little old house (circa 1913) on 45th street, right between the two Guild 45th Theaters. Our waiter was friendly and attentive while also being laid back in a really comfortable sort of way. No hovering, no overly anxious “will you tip me now?” service. Just a competent and helpful guy who wanted to serve good …

ISB Research Papers Have Highest Impact in US

Chris Witwer January 12, 2010 Comments are off

(Full disclosure: the author of this post is a proud member of ISB’s administrative team.)

Have you spotted a gaggle of grinning scientists in Lower Wallingford this week? You just might! Wallingford’s own Institute for Systems Biology was ranked #1 in the United States, and 3rd globally, for highest scientific impact of their research papers by the SCImago Research Group in Spain.

The Institute for Systems Biology is an internationally renowned non-profit research institute dedicated to the study and application of systems biology. ISB has assembled some of the best scholars and scientists in the world, from biologists, mathematicians and …

Field Recording Workshop for Youth 8-13

Chris Witwer January 11, 2010 Comments are off

Wallingford’s Hollow Earth Radio and The Fremont Abbey Arts Center are teaming up to present a free field recording workshop for kids Saturday, January 23^rd from 11am – 4pm. Youth, ages 8-13, will spend the day learning how to capture the sounds that are all around us. They’ll be able to try different microphones and recording devices, and explore the sounds of Fremont.

Location: The Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N (see map here).

It’s free, but space is limited, so register your budding artist asap via email: [email protected]

About the Fremont Abbey Arts Center: Built in 1914, the …

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